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I just used the transfer pump and 150' of hose tonight to pump downstairs tub and waste system to street's manhole.Dropped it low enough to where I could open an interior wall cleanout without wasting the place.

Using a pump crossed my mind and that would seem to be the best solution. Should be ummmm, fun

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Well if the access point you are going thru doesn't get the stoppage then you need another place to start, so look for old abandoned lines or open the wall at the most advantagious spot and install a cleanout. If one lets the water go down for 24hrs then how long does it take till it backs up? 1 min ? then the clog is far out, 15 secs. then the clog is close. A series of bends will make the job harder open the line where it will help you and the customer if needed.

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I just used the transfer pump and 150' of hose tonight to pump downstairs tub and waste system to street's manhole.Dropped it low enough to where I could open an interior wall cleanout without wasting the place.

Please give us specc. on pump. I want one

I can build anything You want , if you draw a picture of it , on the back of a big enough check .

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Is the vent even wet? Might help to verify that it is first before you go make a mess of things. If not, you know what to do--I hope. If it is, the problem likely is that you're going through the stoppage or the entire section is full of soap/grease build up. Just continue to work back and forth through it, that's the key. On theses super greasy lines, you should using a minimum of 1/2" cable. If you can, 5/8" would be best. You're gonna have one hell of a mess if you cut open this line before its cleared.
Also, I assume there's toilet in this bathroom. If so, the shower line likely ties into that main at some point. I would think 40 feet would put you well into the main.

Edit: You can also try jetting but be extremely careful not to move the stoppage further down causing a flood downstairs.

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2 inch hose and a septic truck. I would think one hour with no disposal cant be that much. Let the truck build up to 20 plus inches and open the valve with the hose over it. Trailer park kitchen sink special.